timid
playSimple Definition of timid
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: feeling or showing a lack of courage or confidence
Examples of timid in a sentence
She's very timid and shy when meeting strangers.
He gave her a timid smile.
Origin and Etymology of timid
Latin timidus, from timēre to fear
First Known Use: 1549
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